Laura Ljaze
Body Piercing

Supposedly pronounced "doth" (rhyming with "moth"). This cartilage piercing was introduced and popularized by Erik Dakota in the early 90s. It was first showcased in Body Play magazine, in the same issue that also showcased both the rook and industrial piercing. Erik says he named the piercing after the Hebrew word for "knowledge.".  it is by far one of the most popular piercings in recent years, the Daith piercing is a non-traditional cartilage piercing, nestled in the folds of inner ear cartilage. 

This piercing can be slightly tricky to place correctly, so it's advisable to visit a Piercer with plenty of experience in performing this particular piercing! This piercing typically takes around 3-9 months to fully heal. It's important to maintain good standards of hygiene and a stringent aftercare routine to avoid infection.

When caring for your daith piercing, ensure that you:

Regularly remove any build up of ear wax from the opening of the ear canal

Exercise caution when wearing ear buds and headphones, as they may press against your piercing and cause irritation

Protect the piercing from exposure to perfumes, hair products, makeup or skincare products

Avoid hats, hairstyles or accessories that will cause friction or apply pressure on the piercing

Whilst other cartilage piercings can often be troublesome to heal due to their exposed positioning on the ear, Daith piercings are well protected by the surrounding anatomy of the ear, due to their almost concealed placement. This location affords the piercing a greater level of protection from accidental knocks, snags and sleeping related mishaps!

Jewellery:  The Daith piercing can accommodate a wide variety of jewellery, due to it's unique inner ear placement. Popular jewellery choices include, Heart Shaped Rings, Curved Barbells,Circular Barbells or Ball Closure Rings.

Migraine Relief?  In recent months there has been a huge focus on whether the Daith piercing can alleviate migraines and headaches. There is plenty of anecdotal evidence from customers which support this theory with many accounts of migraines being far less frequent or intense.

Recently Daith piercings have grown in popularity because people who get migraines have reported that these piercings have helped prevent these intense headaches.

Whilst the idea of Daith piercings helping with migraines is still based on customer reviews and has not been fully scientifically tested, there is a very plausible medical explanation; this speculation is based upon the use of acupuncture, where fine needles are passed through certain pressure points on the body to aid with medical conditions. One of the pressure points for the head is actually in the exact area where a Daith piercing is placed.  Even though there is still limited evidence that this piercing could actually help sufferers, with such a large amount of anecdotal evidence supporting them, many people think it is simply worth trying and enjoy the aesthetic effect of such an attractive piercing

  DISCLAIMER: Each body is unique and healing times vary considerably. If you have any questions, please contact your Piercer. These guidelines are based on a combination of vast professional experience, common sense, research and extensive clinical practice. This is not to be considered a substitute for medical advice from a doctor. If you suspect an infection, seek medical attention. Be aware that many doctors have not received specific training regarding piercing